In years past when No. 19/21 San Diego State men’s basketball was competing for Mountain West Conference Championships, there were sold out crowds of 12,414 inside Viejas Arena and The Show – the student section – was in full force cheering on the Aztecs.
The pandemic changed that this season.
No crowds and no The Show.
The team’s energy had to come from within and not from fans piling into Viejas Arena.
Head coach Brian Dutcher said to only have one loss at home during conference play this season is a testament to the players with or without fans.